Kaptola
Factory in Kirinyaga County, Kenya · Growers code XAD24F01
Auction performance
Between January 2017 and January 2017, coffee from Kaptola was sold in 3 lots at 1 auction of the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. By volume it ranks 1501 of 2,078 growers.
US$272average price per 50 kg bag
+44%vs market average (US$190)
5 tcoffee sold
US$26,611total value
The average price depends heavily on the grade mix: lots of lower grades (MH, ML, UG, T) pull it down. Compare like with like in the grade table below.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price | Market avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 1 | 2.9 | 273 | 218 | +25% |
| C | 1 | 1.3 | 260 | 168 | +55% |
| AA | 1 | 0.7 | 292 | 278 | +5% |
By season
| Season | Lots | Tonnes | Avg price (US$/50 kg) | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 3 | 4.9 | 272 | 231 |
Who buys this coffee
| Buyer | Lots | Share of volume | Avg price (US$/50 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibero (K) Ltd | 1 | 59% | 273 |
| Taylor Winch (Coffee) Ltd | 1 | 26% | 260 |
| Diamond Coffee Co. Ltd | 1 | 15% | 292 |
Marks used on auction lots: 10SS0093/KAPTOLA/XAD024F01.
Source: Nairobi Coffee Exchange sale results, January 2015 to September 2020, compiled by MyKahawa. Direct sales are not included. Prices are volume-weighted.